Get Over Looking Silly

There is always a first time for everything. No one is an expert at something right off the bat. You’re going to look novice, and that is ok. It just means you showed up and are open to learning.

There is always, always something new to learn as a dancer. Even if your technique is polished and advanced, teachers will continuously ask you to try moving your body in new and different ways. Let the fear that you might get it wrong push you forward, not backward. You just might find out it’s wonderful!

In addition, remember that no one is really looking at you. They are looking at themselves! This is everyone, all the time, not just dance class. No one is as critical of you as you are of yourself. Seriously. This should free you up to be the best version of YOU, even if that version is still a hot mess. Your fellow dancers, your co workers, your peers are just like you, making the effort for the same reasons you are. For the bettterment of your own body, mind and soul.